The Whalers' Mike Atkinson has his shot off a rebound stopped by Thousand Islands goalie Matt Anthony during a Federal Hockey League semifinal playoff game Sunday night, Mar. 10, 2013, at the Danbury Arena.

The Whalers' Mike Atkinson has his shot off a rebound stopped by Thousand Islands goalie Matt Anthony during a Federal Hockey League semifinal playoff game Sunday night, Mar. 10, 2013, at the Danbury Arena.

Photo: Barry Horn

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The Whalers' Mike Atkinson has his shot off a rebound stopped by Thousand Islands goalie Matt Anthony during a Federal Hockey League semifinal playoff game Sunday night, Mar. 10, 2013, at the Danbury Arena.

The Whalers' Mike Atkinson has his shot off a rebound stopped by Thousand Islands goalie Matt Anthony during a Federal Hockey League semifinal playoff game Sunday night, Mar. 10, 2013, at the Danbury Arena.

Photo: Barry Horn

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The Whalers' Alex Kirschner blasts a shot against the Thousand Islands Privateers during an FHL semifinal playoff game Saturday night, Mar. 9, 2013, at the Danbury Arena.

The Whalers' Alex Kirschner blasts a shot against the Thousand Islands Privateers during an FHL semifinal playoff game Saturday night, Mar. 9, 2013, at the Danbury Arena.

Photo: Barry Horn

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The Whalers' Kamil Vavra (71) tries to get around the Privateers' Sean Walsh and get to the puck that is pounced on by goalie Matt Anthony during FHL semifinal playoff play Saturday night, Mar. 9, 2013, at the Danbury Arena. less

The Whalers' Kamil Vavra (71) tries to get around the Privateers' Sean Walsh and get to the puck that is pounced on by goalie Matt Anthony during FHL semifinal playoff play Saturday night, Mar. 9, 2013, at the ... more

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The Whalers' Philip Aucoin centers the puck against the Thousand Island Privateers during the FHL playoff semifinal opening game Friday night, Mar. 8, 2013, at the Danbury Arena.

The Whalers' Philip Aucoin centers the puck against the Thousand Island Privateers during the FHL playoff semifinal opening game Friday night, Mar. 8, 2013, at the Danbury Arena.

The Whalers' Mike Atkinson (7) tries to get around the Privateers' James Kirkwood in the first game of the FHL playoff semifinals Friday night, Mar. 8, 2013, at the Danbury Arena.

The Whalers' Mike Atkinson (7) tries to get around the Privateers' James Kirkwood in the first game of the FHL playoff semifinals Friday night, Mar. 8, 2013, at the Danbury Arena.

Photo: Barry Horn

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The Whalers' Tyler Noseworthy blasts a shot against the Thousand Islands Privateers during the opening game of the Federal Hockey League's playoff semifinals Friday night, Mar. 8. 2013, at the Danbury Arena.

The Whalers' Tyler Noseworthy blasts a shot against the Thousand Islands Privateers during the opening game of the Federal Hockey League's playoff semifinals Friday night, Mar. 8. 2013, at the Danbury Arena.